| Subject: | Accelerator cable detaches from throttle |
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| Investigations Summary: | This investigation was opened on Feb. 2, 2000. It was closed on Jan. 19, 2001. In November 1999, gm initiated a non-safety owner notification campaign to address certain 2000 Chevrolet, pontiac and buicks, equipped with th 3. 1l engine, to replace engine's throttle body. Due to an oversized cable ball retention feature, the cable end could disconnect from the throttle body. When this occurs the driver is unable to accelerator the vehicle. The puirpose of the sq is to detrmine the extent of the problem experience and if a safety recall is warranted. |
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